Table 3 Items selected to form DREEM-12 and the applicable scoring system

Student’s Perception of Learning (8)

22

44

The teaching helps to develop my confidence

The teaching encourages me to be an active learner

0–2 Very Poor

3–4 Teaching is viewed negatively

5–6 A more positive perception

7–8 Teaching highly thought of

Student’s Perception of Teachers (12)

2

18

37

The course organizers are knowledgeable

The course organizers have good communication skills with student

The course organizers give clear examples

0–2 Abysmal

4–6 In need of some retraining

7–9 Moving in the right direction

10–12 Model course organizers

Students’ Academic Self-Perception (12)

21

41

45

I feel I am being well prepared for my profession

My problem solving skills are being well developed here

Much of what I have to learn seems relevant to a career in healthcare

0–3 Feelings of total failure

4–6 Many negative aspects

7–9 Feeling more on the positive side

10–12 Confident

Students’ Perceptions of Atmosphere (8)

36

43

I am able to concentrate well

The atmosphere motivates me as a learner

0–2 A terrible environment

3–4 There are many issues which need changing

5–6 A more positive attitude

7–8 A good feeling overall

Students’ Social Self Perceptions (8)

3

19

There is a good support system for students who get stressed My social life is good

0–2 Miserable

3–4 Not a nice place

5–6 Not too bad

7–8 Very good socially